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Antique Georgian/Victorian Garnet Riviere Necklace 9K Gold - Early 19th c.

$6,094.01
£4,500
€5,273.86
CA$8,403.90
A$9,441.40
CHF 4,933.15
MX$115,236.73
NOK 62,636.56
SEK 58,959.13
DKK 39,355.49

About the Item

We are delighted to offer this magnificent antique late Georgian/early Victorian 9ct gold garnet riviere necklace made in the early 19th c. Aptly named and evident from its etymology (riviere meaning river in French), this necklace cascades and flows around the wearers neck with utmost grace, elegance and opulence. The 32 faceted garnets of vivid red hues glisten in all manners of lighting and present a truly enchanting and classical appearance. Whilst exceptionally elegant, it is also versatile and in a sense perhaps quite practically "modern" as the gemstones are all uniform and are the highlight of its design, somewhat akin to contemporary jewels. This may allow for it to be worn in a wide variety of ways aside from a classical appearance, for instance, paring with a light summery blouse or perhaps around a turtleneck in winter. Each garnet has been meticulously set with a foil backed setting, commonly found in Georgian period jewellery to enhance its vividness and reflective nature. Such a design allows for the necklace to move freely upon wearing and reflects the light in all angles no matter where it is viewed from. What is particularly delightful about this example is the fine gold setting - whilst perhaps overlooked upon a quick glance, the front facing mount is incredibly thin and fine even compared to similar counterpart examples of the period which may have a more 'chunky' or overlapping mount. This enhances and maximises the garnet's surface area which can be seen and as a whole, makes a stunning impression as if the garnets are almost holographic or floating around the wearer. The reverse side features a fully solid 9ct gold backing through with a lovely antique gold tone and each fine link is a testament to its quality craftsmanship of the period. Another point of intricacy is the clasp which is hidden within the design with a fine mechanism and a garnet on top for uniformity. Distinguished in style and unapologetically elegant, this pieces makes for an ideal addition for the discerning antique jewellery lover and a conversation starter upon wearing.   Garnet is known to be the birthstone for January. The pendant is marked on the clasp with a 9ct stamp. All of our jewellery comes with a complimentary hard shell gift box. Size & Total Weight 38cm 15.81g /0.508 troy oz total Condition: great antique condition with no issues or damage, only slight surface wear as expected with antiques of this age. We aim to overemphasize and state these issues (if any) to avoid disappointment and thus please rest assured they are not significant nor affect the usage of the items.  Please kindly refer to the photos for further details.  *Please note: all other items are for display purposes only and this listing is for the item listed in the title only.  FREE SHIPPING  Artisan Antiques offers free global shipping with professional, secure and discreet packaging. We will always ensure your items are packaged with the utmost care and see the delivery through to the end. In the very rare and unfortunate case of non-delivery/courier loss, you are fully covered with us and we will fully refund you. *All parcels are insured - please rest assured all shipping liabilities other than import/customs duty are covered by Artisan Antiques. *Colours of the product may slightly differ from the photos due to different computer screens & lighting conditions*

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